This chapter and proceedings under this chapter do not limit or impair the rights of victims tosue and recover damages from the offender in a civilaction. The institution of a restitution plan shalltoll theapplicablestatute of limitations for acivil action arising outof the samefacts or event for the period of time that the restitution plan is effective. However, any restitution payment by the offender to a victim shall be set offagainst any judgment in favor of the victim in a civil action arising out of the same facts or event.
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